Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police
A murder investigation has been launched after a man assaulted in Harrow has died from his injuries.
Detective Inspector Luke Hampton of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command said: “This is a complex scene with multiple people living inside the address. We have made an arrest and our enquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing.
“At this early stage we believe this to have been an isolated incident and there is no apparent risk to the public.
“A man has lost his life and a family has received the worst possible news. If you have information please don’t hesitate to get in touch.”
Police were called by the London Ambulance Service just before 16:40hrs on Wednesday, 30 October to reports of an injured man at an address on Sussex Road, Harrow.
Officers attended. At the scene, a 48-year-old man was found with knife injuries. He was taken to hospital where, despite the efforts of medical professionals, he sadly died at 14:35hrs.
The victim’s family has been notified. A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.
A 37-year-old man was arrested later that evening on suspicion of attempted murder. He was taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries before being taken into custody at a north London police station where he remains at this time.
Superintendent Chris Clarke leading local policing for Harrow, Barnet and Brent said: “We are supporting our Specialist Crime colleagues as they make their enquiries and local people will notice a more visible police presence in the area to provide reassurance.
“If you feel worried or if you have information please don’t hesitate to approach officers or get in touch with your local Neighbourhood policing team.”
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation team is asked to call 101 and quote CAD reference 5281/30OCT24.
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